2026, Manufacturing Development Program

The Manufacturing Development Program (MDP) is a hands-on training initiative designed to prepare individuals for careers in advanced manufacturing at Tesla’s factories. Participants will complete a 7-week structured coursework at a partner college and practical training focused on automation, production processes, and technical problem-solving. Successful graduates will have the opportunity to transition into a full-time Production Associate role supporting Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

Responsibilities

• Complete standard work process and follow work instructions, procedures, and rotate as required

Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision

• Escalate technical and process issues to the appropriate support groups and leaders
• Must be able to perform a wide array of essential functions across several production and manufacturing lines and work areas, as business needs require
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures and demonstrate a high level of professionalism
• Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality to class or work scheduled shifts

Requirements

• Demonstrate ability to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments

Ability to learn new technology

• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, overnight, and/or weekends as needed as well as potential overtime
• Ability to work in a team-oriented production or manufacturing environment, including exhibiting strong interpersonal and communication skills with your teammates
• Ability to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day

Benefits

• As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs.

The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes

Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain

Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day

Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures

Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing

Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment

Exposures to hazardous materials used in the painting process and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines